Police take unusual step of releasing suspect's image in April Jones case

Police believe they could still find April Jones alive but are in a race against time after arresting Mark Bridger over her abduction.

In an unusual move, Detective Superintendent Reg Bevan publicly confirmed the name of his suspect and released his image.

He also showed a photograph of Mr Bridger's Land Rover Discovery with the registration plate L503 MEP.

Releasing a suspect's name and photo while they're already in custody is extraordinarily unusual, perhaps even unprecedented, But there's a sense here now that these are desperate times and perhaps desperate measures are needed.

I understand Dyfed-Powys Police took legal advice before taking this decision and went ahead on the basis that such an appeal could potentially generate lifesaving information.